Do you want to be a part of something exciting, where you can create the right ethos and culture in your work environment, influence positive change and help young people, whom did not have the best start in life, achieve and succeed? If your answer is Yes, then we want to hear from You
Motivations Care is a small, personable company providing excellent care for children and young people aged 10 – 18 who may have suffered trauma, neglect, exploitation, and/or abuse.
We are looking for caring and driven Support Workers for our homes in the Oldbury area.
You will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment where our young people can flourish. The role can be challenging and demanding at times however with plenty of fun and memories to cherish.
Our children require flexible approach combining nurture and appropriate boundaries, which will support them in developing new skills to overcome their adversities as well as promote their independence and aspirations for the future. By creating positive and meaningful relationships based on mutual respect, trust, empathy and consistency you will help our young people achieve their full potential.
Some of the tasks you will be expected to do include key working sessions, facilitating and supervising family contact, organising and participating in various activities and events, keeping records, attending meetings and various household tasks to name a few.
This is what we are looking for from you:
· Caring, empathetic nature
· Commitment, resilience, perseverance and flexibility
· Strong work ethic
· Positive outlook on life
· Good organisation and timekeeping
· Ability to work 24 hrs shifts including regular sleep ins, approx. 10 per month, weekends and bank holidays
· Willingness to go that little extra for our young people and your colleagues
In return we can offer you:
* A competitive pay up to £35,000 per annum subject to experience and qualifications
* Yearly attendance bonus
* Extra annual leave days
* Loyalty Bonus
* Ofsted related bonus
* Free DBS check
* Diploma Level 4 training
* Ongoing professional development
* Extensive support from the management team
* Company social events
* Free meals at work
* Internal progression
* Enhanced bank holiday and overtime rates
* Shifts 7 weeks in advance
Job Requirements:
· Over 21 years old
· Full UK Manual Driving Licence
· Level 3/4 Diploma in Children and Young People workforce (preferable)
All successful applicants will be subject to reference checks, enhanced DBS and a 6-month probationary period.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
Application question(s):
* Are you able to commit to approximately 10 sleep ins per month?
* Are you willing to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends?
Experience:
* working in children's home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Full UK manual driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person